Learning & Engagement Officer (Maternity Cover) - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Heritage Theatres

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Learning and Engagement Officer (Maternity Cover)

The role of the Learning and Engagement team at Leeds Heritage Theatres (LHT)
Leeds Heritage Theatres is committed to increasing access to, and engagement with, the arts, through our much-loved historic buildings.

As part of this, the theatre-based Learning and Engagement Programme widens participation and engagement; develops confidence, aspirations, and skills; and inspires a love of the arts offering both transferable skills and a pathway into the industry.

We aim for inclusivity and accessibility at the heart of everything we do.

Overseen by the Head of Learning and led by the Learning and Engagement Management team, our aims are delivered through training and performance opportunities, including Leeds Grand Youth Theatre and Leeds Actors in Training, curriculum-linked workshops, and creative careers projects.

A parallel cinema focused activity programme is overseen by the Head of Cinema with a focus on delivering its National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Activity Plan.

Purpose of Job

As one of three Learning and Engagement Officers, this role will support the Learning and Engagement Management team in the delivery and development of our growing creative education programme.

Using our historic theatres, the role will maximise the potential of our venues to provide exceptional and inspiring learning experiences for children and young people.

The role will build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, universities, community groups and other city-wide partners, developing opportunities to nurture skills and discover creative careers.

The role will support the development of a new programme of work experience, offering pathways into the industry.

Working alongside our Front of House, Technical, and Communication Teams and creative freelancers, the role will develop and deliver consistently high-quality learning experiences, both at our venues and in community and education settings.

The role will be a passionate champion for young people and be adept at creating safe and accessible environments in which they can thrive.

Principal Accountabilities

• To support the Learning and Engagement Management team in developing and maintaining partnerships with education settings, community groups and partner venues/organisations, to deliver our programme of activity in line with Leeds Heritage Theatre's charitable aims.
• Collaborate on an inclusive and creative programme of delivery that broadens participation, supports ongoing engagement, and provides meaningful and positive experiences, including inperson workshops, digital engagements, and online resources
• Provide pastoral care for a diverse range of participants and be a named Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) for the Company (alongside 6 other DSOs), undertaking responsibilities associated with this role, as detailed in the Charity's Safeguarding Policy and on the Leeds Children Partnership Board website.

Nature and Scope of Role

The Learning and Engagement Officer will:

Delivery

• Use our three historic performing arts venues as inspirational learning resources to deliver our current programme of workshops, tours, and projects with young people from schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions, including careers workshops and work experience projects,
• Devise new curriculumlinked creative activities for young people from schools, colleges, and universities to support our expanding education programme, including digital and online resources.
• In collaboration with wider team, develop, deliver, and evaluate a programme of LGYT extension activities, including drama clubs in schools and holiday activities linked to LGYT production to widen participation
• Keep up to date with the changing needs of schools and adapt practice accordingly, working alongside specialist freelancers where applicable.

Activity Co-ordination

• Liaise with partner schools to plan and deliver activity, maintain, and grow relationships.
• Lead on development and delivery of our work experience and placement programmes.
• Support social media campaigns, marketing materials and website promotion of activities and performances, in collaboration with the Communications Team, Learning & Engagement Administrator and design agencies.
• Work with the Learning and Engagement Management team to agree budgets for specific projects and keep accurate record of spend. Process invoices in line with Company financial regulations
• Prepare risk assessments for specific activities/performances, ensuring that all safeguarding and H&S good practice is complied with and implement Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) and wellbeing action plans for participants where needed.

Relationship Management
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